A set of samgyeopsal Korean BBQ, near the top of any list of what to eat in Seoul

What to Eat in Seoul: 12 Must-Try Korean Dishes for First-Timers

Last Updated: June 2026 Quick answer: The must-try foods in Seoul are Korean BBQ, bibimbap, tteokbokki, and Korean fried chicken, plus market street food at Gwangjang and warming stews like kimchi jjigae. Most are cheap, and the markets and BBQ streets are the best places to eat them. Figuring out what to eat in Seoul […]

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